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Hoyte and Clichy face fitness tests for Final

Arsène Wenger has question marks over his two full backs
ahead of Sunday's Carling Cup Final against Chelsea.

As expected the Arsenal manger has ruled out a number of major
stars from the game because they did not participate in the earlier
rounds.

Justin Hoyte (hamstring) and
Gael Clichy (foot) were in line to start but both are
struggling with injury. They face fitness tests on Friday. Armand
Traore is on stand-by if his fellow Frenchman fails to make it
however Hoyte's possible absence would cause a re-shuffle as
Emmanuel Eboue (ankle) is also injured.

"Ljungberg, Gallas, Henry and Lehmann won't play,"
confirmed Wenger at Thursday's pre-match press conference.
"Eboue is out. He is set to join in [training] tomorrow so I
don't think I will involve him on Sunday.

"Clichy looks like he will be out as well. It's
inflammation on his foot after he got a knock and he can't kick
the ball. He has a scan and we'll see tomorrow. Traore plays if
he doesn't.

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